Boy · #8,209 in 2026

Meelad

Name: Popularity of the name Meelad in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Meelad, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,209

Peak Rank

#7,282 (1997)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1997

First Year

2000

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#7282

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Meelad

Meelad first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 7 Meelads were born — ranking #7,282 that year. As of 2026, Meelad ranks #8,209 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Meelads have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Meelad

Phonetically similar names — useful when Meelad is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Malad
Mullet
Millet
Mellowed
Milad
Malade
Melot
Milot
Maillot
Malate
Mellott
Meloid

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meelad

What does the name Meelad mean?

Meelad is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Meelad in 2026?

In 2026, Meelad ranks #8,209 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Meelad most popular?

Meelad reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #7,282 that year with 7 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Meelad most popular?

Meelad has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Meelad.

Is Meelad a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Meelad is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Meelad?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Meelad include Ignasio, Gamalier, Onassis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Meelad

Meelad is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 14 births in the dataset. Meelad's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #7,282. Use the chart and map above to compare Meelad's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.